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Natural Resources Services Overview <br /> i 11 <br /> „_, <br /> PEI performs a variety of Natural Resources services to facilitate site development, re-development and <br /> funding/grant assistance. Our staff has experience in a broad number of services that can assist clientele <br /> with preliminary site planning,site layout and site design. <br /> Natural Resources Services <br /> • Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys—Scope of Services include a review <br /> of appropriate literature/databases,site reconnaissance,vegetation and wildlife <br /> habitat descriptions and correspondence with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service <br /> and the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. Additionally, PEI has the <br /> capacity to conduct or provide oversight of Detailed Threatened and Endangered <br /> Species Surveys. <br /> • Cultural Resources Evaluations — Scope of Services include a review of <br /> appropriate literature/databases and historical aerial photographs, a site <br /> reconnaissance, interviews with current/former property owners and <br /> correspondence with the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. <br /> Additionally, PEI can provide oversight of Detailed Archeological Investigations <br /> and Historic Property Evaluations. <br /> • Housing and Urban Development(HUD)4128-D Forms—Scope of Services include <br /> completion of necessary tasks such as wetland determinations, noise <br /> assessments, Tier I Vapor Encroachment Screening and correspondence with <br /> federal,state and local officials. <br /> • NEPA Categorical Exclusions, NEPA Environmental Assessments and NEPA <br /> Environmental Impact Statements—Scope of Services consists of preparation the <br /> applicable documentation and supplemental information to adequately assess <br /> the impact of the proposed project on the environment.Such tasks include:Noise <br /> Assessments, Stream/Wetland Determinations, Air Quality Evaluations, Traffic <br /> Evaluations, Effects of Socio-Economic Impact, Mitigation Determination and <br /> Impact Analysis. <br />